She is built in 1913, but still this floating beauty is as charming as ever before. The location is stunning, right at the beginning of the Amstel River and close to most main attractions. With two bedrooms the Art Deco Houseboat is well suited to accommodate four persons. Four persons who will feel privileged to enjoy both the distinctive interior as well as the outside deck with great views over the water.
Houseboat description
The ship was originally built as a freight carrier, well over a century ago. Now her working days are over, and she enjoys welcoming guests aboard from all over the world. After a proper renovation by your host, better known as Captain Rob, the ship was transformed into a unique floating B&B.
Guests appreciate the boat for the many nautical details all through the place. The many mahogany walls, classic furniture and lots of charming decorations contribute to a very special atmosphere.
Two large windows in the ceiling and lots of portholes let in the daylight, as well as the windows in the open kitchen. Here you will find everything to make a great meal and have a great breakfast or lunch at the large kitchen table.
The living room is very 'homey' with a comfortable couch to snuggle up to your beloved ones and have a break from the many impressions you will get in town. A great place to chill out!
The bedrooms are most likely the most characteristic you will ever sleep. The wooden walls and ceiling create a very cosy and atmosphere - you will sleep like a true captain!
And last but not least: the location. The location! Right in the middle of town, close to the famous Waterloo Square, Flower Market, Dam Square, Central Station and many, many other amazing things to do and see.
Smoking is only allowed in the Wheelhouse. It might be good to know that it is a 'real' ship', so the doorways, corridors and stairs might be a bit smaller then in a regular. We call it part of the charm ;-)
Let me know if you have any questions - always glad to help and I look forward to welcome you aboard!
From Central Station you take tram 9 to Rembrand Square. This is a 5-minute ride and from there it is a two minute walk.
There are various options to park your car. There is a P+R at 20 minutes distance, from where you can get back by metro. Also there is a paid parking called Oosterdok next to central station for reasonable prices (20 euro/24 hour. This is much cheaper than parking on the street, which is at least 5 euro/hour)
About the area
You will be staying as much in the city centre as it gets. There's many bars, restaurants and clubs within a stone's throw distance. You might notice this during the weekends, but during weekday nights, it is surprisingly quiet at night.
Check in between
15:00 and
00:00
Check out before 11:00
Location Type:
City Views
Close To The Shops
Panoramic Views
Theme:
Family
Historic / Sightseeing
Lake / Riverside
Nightlife
Romantic
Sporting Activities
Town / City
General:
Pets Allowed
If you have a pet that you want to bring, please contact us first to discuss. We charge 10 euro extra for cleaning.
Kitchen:
Dining Table & Chairs
Dishwasher
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Iron
Linen Provided
Microwave Oven
Toaster
Towels Provided
Washing Machine
We also have a dryer.
Heating/cooling:
Central Heating
Room Fans
Entertainment:
DVD Player
Internet Access
Music System/cd Player
Satellite / Cable Tv
Wi-Fi
Outdoors Facilities:
Barbeque / Braai
Terrace / Balcony
The houseboat has two decks giving a great view over the Amstel River. We have comfortable hard wood chairs for your convenience. Gym addicted people can ask for the gym pass of the owner.
Activities Nearby:
Climbing
Cycling / Mountain Biking
Fishing
Tennis
Walking / Hiking
Bedrooms:
2 Bedroom(s), 4 Sleeps Number of double beds - 2
The bathroom is private and has a nice shower and a sweet porthole. The toilet is separate.
Added by: Lorena, date added: , country: Australia
We had a fabulous stay on the Art Deco houseboat, Amsterdam. It was everything we wished for:- comfortable, clean and centrally located. Kaptein Rob gave us a warm and friendly welcome and was informative with local & useful information. We absolutely loved our time on this houseboat & loved Amsterdam. Treat yourself & book this houseboat.
Awsome!
Added by: Edoardo, date added: , country: Italy
A 5 stars floating "boutique houseboat": super!!!
And Rob is the captain this boat deserves!
Great place!
Added by: Marcin, date added: , country: Poland
This is a great place to stay for few days and visit Amsterdam, you feel like home.
City centre houseboat with loads of character
Added by: Mark, date added: , country: England
I have been so fortunate to stay at this amazing and truly unique houseboat right in the middle of Amsterdam. The host and owner Rob - captain rob I should say - just advertised this place on this website and we can only be thankful for that. The interior is exactly as shown on the pics and it has a great nautical feeling to it. The master bedroom is located in the back and might not be suitable for really old people since you have to duck a bit. It is a ship after all, and not a hotel room. But no hotel room can match this experience: great kitchen, large living room and very nice decorated bedrooms. Would go back in a heartbeat - highly recommended!
A wonderful weekend!
Added by: Sharon, date added: , country: England
Rob's boat was the perfect accommodation for our 60th birthday celebrations. Comfortable and spacious, and full of character. We loved the art deco style interior! Rob was very helpful and welcoming and the location of the boat is perfect. Very central, close to shops, bars and cafes, with a boat stop a few metres away and a short walk to the tram. And great views being on the Amstel river!
Art Decor on Amstel River September 2018
Added by: Sally, date added: , country: Australia
What a wonderful facility this House Boat is. We stayed for 5 days and found Captain Rob so welcoming and helpful. There was everything (except our food) on board to allow us to cater for ourselves. The full size fridge and smaller freezer was excellent for our stay and all the facilities were in great working order and easy to use. The washing machine and dryer were excellent for our stay as well. The area is so convenient to trams and is within easy walking distance of cafes, resturants and super markets. Beds were extremely comfortable and the whole facility was spotlessly clean. Enjoyed our stay so much and would highly recommend for any visitors.
Wonderful experience
Added by: Florent, date added: , country: France
Dank U veel for your welcoming, Kaptein Rob.
Your houseboat make dreams become true.
You bring us a lot of facilities and good advice for this unforgettable stay.
Your place is so-well located close to the craddle of the city, near the Beginjhof and Kalverstraat.
See you any time at your deck, Kaptein !
A big thanks from all my family
Great regards
Florent & Familie
Amazing!
Added by: Meg, date added: , country: England
The boat itself is breathtaking, it made our stay in this beautiful city the best it could have been! Captain Rob was the perfect host! Home from home.
Amazing Weekend
Added by: Lisa, date added: , country: England
we booked this as our second house boat holiday in Amsterdam and it was amazing
the boat was spacious and clean and had everything we needed. Rob was also amazing and always on hand when we needed. We are so glad we booked with Rob and will return
x
Perfect
Added by: Jonathon, date added: , country: England
Fantastic houseboat in a fantastic location, Rob was very friendly and helpful with any questions we had regarding the boat or the city. Many thanks Rob we will definitely be back. Jonathon
Thanks :)
Added by: Luc, date added: , country: Switzerland
Thanks Rob and Andre for your wonderful welcome! We had an amazing time in Amsterdam. The boat is very comfortable, and you guys were very helpful. We also loved visiting Andre at the Ice Bar!
Highly recommend!
Beautiful boat
Added by: Natalia, date added: , country: Slovenia
This is marvelous place to have a vacation! We were all our family on the boat for couple days: splendid boat. There is everything for kitchen, bathroom and etc. Very warm owner! Authentic atmosphere of the Amsterdam's center
Best Boat Ever
Added by: Alex, date added: , country: England
We spent four nights aboard Kapitein Rob's Art Deco Houseboat on the Amstel in Central Amsterdam this May.The location is perfect (at the junction of three canals) for watching the always fascinating river traffic and exploring the city.You are within walking distance of the prettiest canals. The boat is roomy ,welcoming and cosy ,the beds comfortable and everything works.Great kitchen!
Rob is the perfect host -leaves you to it but looks after you very well. We would recommend it it to anyone visiting this lovely city.
Alex & Sheena
Fabulous place to stay in Amsterdam!
Added by: Catherine, date added: , country: the United States
We spent 6 wonderful days in Amsterdam! Our nights were spent on the deck of this beautiful Art Deco style houseboat sipping wine and taking in the sights, and waving to the tours as they silently rode by in electric motorized boats. Captain Rob was so very helpful and a pleasure to deal with.
Rob I have been a host on this houseboat already more then 10 years,
My profession is nurse, but since this year I work as a houseboatmanager and I take care of my guests on 8 diffrent locations.This my own boat and my favorite one!!
Great open and fully equipped kitchen